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Update 2 - Yellowhead RCMP respond to fatal shooting
August 12, 2025
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Keeseekoowenin First Nation, Manitoba
From: Manitoba RCMP
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On August 11, 2025, Frank La Forge turned himself in to RCMP in Winnipeg and was arrested on the following charges:
- First degree murder
- Attempted murder
La Forge is currently remanded in custody.
Yellowhead RCMP and Manitoba RCMP Major Crime Services are continuing their investigation and are encouraging anyone with information regarding this homicide to reach out to the Wasagaming RCMP detachment at 204-848-2659, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477, or secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com.
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Update - Yellowhead RCMP respond to fatal shooting
As a result of the ongoing investigation into the fatal shooting of a 33-year-old female in Keeseekoowenin First Nation, Manitoba RCMP Major Crime Services has identified a suspect.
Frank La Forge, 52, from Keeseekoowenin, is Wanted on the following charges:
- First degree murder
- Attempted murder
La Forge is described as 5’8” tall, approximately 150 lbs., brown eyes with a bald head. The suspect should not be approached, and if seen people are asked to call 9-1-1. Police believe he is in the Yellowhead area of Manitoba and has connections to the Kamsack and Yorkton area of Saskatchewan.
Yellowhead RCMP and Manitoba RCMP Major Crime Services continue to investigate to determine other suspects.
If anyone has any information they are asked to call to please call the Wasagaming RCMP detachment at 204-848-2659, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477, or secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com.
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July 28, 2025
On July 28, 2025, at approximately 2:45 am, Yellowhead RCMP were dispatched to a report of a possible shooting at a residence on Keeseekoowenin First Nation.
When officers arrived on scene, they located two individuals suffering from gunshot wounds.
Officers along with Emergency Medical Services performed CPR on a 33-year-old female that was suffering from a serious injury. She was pronounced deceased on scene.
A 26-year-old male was also treated at the scene, then transported via STARS to hospital in serious condition but has since been released.
Officers have deemed the incident to be targeted, and there is no danger or threat to the public.
If anyone has any information they are asked to call to please call the Wasagaming RCMP detachment at 204- 848-2659, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477, or secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com.
Yellowhead RCMP along with Manitoba RCMP Major Crime Services (MCS) and Forensic Identification Services continue to investigate.
Yellowhead RCMP covers areas in Wasagaming, Hamiota, Elphinstone and Shoal Lake